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Fontaine Rodgers

Sumi-e Demonstration May 11, 2026 Fontaine Rodgers is an outstanding presenter who kept everyone in rapt attention with deep information, anecdotes, and impressive brushwork that left members wanting MORE! Fontaine has scheduled an exciting follow-up workshop where you will learn the Wild Orchid and Lilies.

Artist of the Month

A drawing is held to select an Artist of the Month to display a selection of their works in a space reserved for Ocala Art Group at Chelsea Art Center. A brief Bio and a Photo of the artist are included with the display. MAY-JUNE-2026-LEONA ASTA APRIL-2026- CARLENE CROWLEY FEBRUARY-MARCH 2026 – MICHELLE CURRY DECEMBER-JANUARY… Continue reading Artist of the Month

South State Bank Exhibit-2026

Attendees and OAG members agreed that the SouthState Bank Show was one of the most gratifying exhibitions we had. Patrons not only studied our artworks but some posed questions to the artists. We greatly appreciate all the efforts that the planning and preparations team made behind the scenes, and especially Monica Coburn for her technical… Continue reading South State Bank Exhibit-2026

2026 Annual Members’ Exhibit

More than 50 people, the artists, their friends, and art patrons enjoyed an afternoon of friendship and art, celebrating the Opening Reception of the Annual Members’ Exhibit, “Magic Moments”. Linda DeLuca entertained us with beautiful piano arrangements. Jose Rodriguez judged the show and congratulated artists on the fine artwork submitted. Thank you to exhibit chairpersons… Continue reading 2026 Annual Members’ Exhibit

Patt Gilmore

November 10th Members’ Meeting Photos Contributed by John D. Elliott The Gallery includes the Executive Board Meeting, Members’ Meeting, Demonstration by Patt Gilmore, and Art from past Book Club meetings to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the OAG Art Book Club.

Botanicals Demo by Mindy Lighthipe

Meeting- September 8, 2025 Photos contributed by John D. Elliott and Barbara Fife Members were captivated by Mindy Lighthipe’s watercolor techniques applied to gourd paintings and are enthusiastic about having Mindy return for a workshop! Watch for a workshop date in early December, 2025! Thank you, Mindy, for an inspiring presentation!

Jackii Molsick-April 14, 2025

Members were fascinated by Jackii’s demonstration of water-based mediums on crinkled Masa paper, beginning with splashes of separating color for the first layer to add texture and interest to the final painting. Thank you, Jackii! We are planning a fall workshop with Jackii at Chelsea Art Center to begin OAG’s next exciting season. The workshop… Continue reading Jackii Molsick-April 14, 2025

City of Ocala Proclamation

75th Anniversary of Founding of Ocala Art Group February 4, 2025 Representatives of Ocala Art Group proudly accept the Proclamation recognizing important and valued contributions to the community cultural presence since 1950, through the 90 members today, and the thousands of members over the past decades. Click here to watch the video of the presentation.